It feels like every morning there’s a new case of sexual harassment or misconduct in the news. It might have started out in Hollywood but now we hear of such incidents everywhere. So what about healthcare? Whether you hear about it or not, sexual harassment happens in the dental industry too. Before we talk about how to handle harassment in your…
ACA, EDR, HITECH and the list goes on. Such acronyms and abbreviations are part and parcel of modern healthcare. As a practice owner or dental professionals, you have to understand the effect and consequence they can have on your clinic. Most of them appear to have some relationship with computers and technology in healthcare.
The American healthcare industry is moving away from the traditional fee-based system to a more patient centric, value-based model. As the care continuum draws closer, population health management is emerging as a key tool in preventive care. EHR systems help
The end of the year is a time of celebration for most people. Everyone is in the mood to celebrate the holidays and spend time with friends and family. It is the busy season for retailers but not so much
Scheduling is an essential part of every dental clinic. The goal is to have an efficient schedule where everything runs on time and no one is late. You see your patients as scheduled and use your resources (practice rooms, staff
Branding is everywhere in the business world, so much so that even individuals are advised to build their personal brand. But what exactly is branding and how does it apply to your clinic? A brand is something that uniquely identifies
The American healthcare industry has witnessed many dramatic changes over the past few decades. The introduction and adoption of EHR technology was a significant milestone for providers, patients and other entities. Another major change is the shift from the fee
Computers – whether portable or otherwise – have become indispensable for many of our daily activities. As consumers, we use computers to shop, bank, play and communicate with others. Most organizations cannot function without computers today, whether or not the
Every practicing medical professional has to deal with insurance in some form or the other. Insurance will cover the vast majority of treatments and procedures you perform. Some patients pay out-of-pocket, others use their dental insurance. Quite often patients even
What is the first thing you do when shopping for a product or service? For the vast majority of consumers, the answer is easy – we read online reviews. It doesn’t matter whether you’re buying a car, the latest smart
